Some people do not like using AI, which is a type of smart computer. Sabine, who works in London, thinks AI is not good for making creative things. She believes only people can make things with heart and feeling. Sabine is worried that AI takes away the joy of human-made work. Many others agree with her and feel the same way.

Florence, who owns a yoga business, also does not like AI. She thinks AI is bad for the earth and does not fit with her business, which is about people connecting. Florence knows AI can help some people, but she is not sure it is good for everyone. She worries that AI might make people forget how to think and solve problems. Other people share her worries about AI's effects on society.

Original news source: The people refusing to use AI (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out the key concepts from the article, such as "AI," "creative," "human-made," and "yoga," without speaking. The rest of the class will guess what they are acting out. This will help students engage with the vocabulary and themes.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Give each student a slip of paper with statements from the article, such as "AI is good for creativity" or "AI is bad for the earth." Students will walk around the classroom and ask their classmates if they agree or disagree, marking their opinions. This encourages speaking and listening skills.
– WORD ASSOCIATION
Instructions: Start with the word "AI." Students will take turns saying a word that they associate with "AI." For example, if one student says "computer," the next might say "technology." This helps them build vocabulary related to the article's themes.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose a question based on the article, such as "Do you think AI is good or bad?" Students will think about their answers for a minute, then pair up to discuss their thoughts. Finally, they will share their conclusions with the class. This fosters critical thinking and speaking practice.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Prepare vocabulary words from the article like "creativity," "earth," and "connect." One student will draw a picture representing a word while the rest of the class tries to guess the word. This visual activity reinforces vocabulary comprehension in a fun way.

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1. What is AI?
2. Do you like using computers? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a robot made your favorite toy?
4. Do you think people make better art than computers? Why?
5. What is something you like to create?
6. How would you feel if you could not use your hands to make things?
7. Do you think it is important to connect with other people? Why?
8. What is your favorite way to solve a problem?
9. Do you think machines can help us? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if everyone used AI all the time?
11. Do you like to learn new things from other people? Why?
12. What is a fun thing you do with your friends?

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